Therapist profile
Stephanie Altomonte, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Addiction support
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- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
About Stephanie
Stephanie Altomonte is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 16 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, and sleep problems. Her practice also includes support for ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and life transitions.
She uses a mix of evidence-based methods to guide conversations and set practical goals. Sessions focus on clear steps people can take between meetings. That can mean learning new ways to notice thoughts, practicing short mindfulness exercises, or trying specific behavior changes that reduce worry and improve sleep.
Stephanie often begins by understanding what matters most to the person in front of her. From there she and the client identify small, achievable goals. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people tolerate difficult feelings and change unhelpful patterns.
Motivational Interviewing and client-centered methods shape how she talks with people who are ambivalent about change. Those approaches are commonly used with addictions, postpartum mood concerns, and situations where motivation has stalled. Practical problem-solving and short-term solution-focused work are woven into longer-term care when appropriate.
Clients who are veterans or who notice seasonal mood shifts are among the additional areas she has worked with. People typically leave sessions with clear next steps, tools they can use right away, and a plan for gradual change.
How sessions work
How Stephanie uses ACT, CBT and motivational techniques online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being pushed around by them. It focuses on values and small actions that move life in a chosen direction, which can help with anxiety, stress, and ongoing mood concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches simple experiments and practice steps to reduce worry, improve sleep, and change avoidance patterns that maintain depression or anxiety.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps when motivation is mixed or change feels difficult. It helps people weigh options, resolve mixed feelings, and find reasons to try practical steps toward recovery from addictions or other problems.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, pace, and preferences. That decision is revisited as needs change, so therapy can shift between skills practice, values work, and motivational conversations.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can still use hands-on skills practice, brief mindfulness exercises, and behavioral assignments that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, sleep issues, parenting concerns, relationship strain, and related life changes.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her work combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing in plain, practical ways.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience providing counseling and clinical support in a variety of areas including addiction and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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